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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,473.53, 400,806.36 and 181,564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,473.53, 400,806.36 and 181,564.98 is: 250,530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,473.53 : 400,806.36 = 181,564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,473.53/400,806.36 = 181,564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,473.53x = 400,806.36 × 181,564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,473.53x = 72,772,398,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,772,398,737.27/290,473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,530.22

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